2011 WKNC Double Barrel Benefit night one lineup

Photo by Rob Oliver

With February quickly approaching, it's about time for WKNC's annual Double Barrel Benefit concerts in downtown Raleigh. After being at The Pour House for the past few years, the show is moving up Martin Street to Kings, the event's original venue, on February 4 and 5.

The Friday, February 4 line-up has just been announced and is a doozy featuring The Old Ceremony, Bright Young Things, Luego and Cassis Orange.

Tickets for the two nights will go on sale on Tuesday, January 11 via etix. The line-up for night two will also be announced tomorrow, January 11. We'll keep you posted with additional details as they're available, so stay tuned.

November line-up of Local Beer Local Band at Tir Na Nog

November is now upon us, which means there's another new bunch of free Local Beer Local Band shows each Thursday night at Tir Na Nog in Raleigh.

Things will kick off on November 4 with a listening party for The Beast and Nnenna Freelon's new album Freedom Suite as well as performances by The Beast, King Mez, Carlitta Durand, Brody & Choch and The Apple Juice Kid.

On November 11 there will be a New Raleigh showcase featuring Bright Young Things, Gray Young and Heads On Sticks. November 18 will feature Embarrassing Fruits, Kid Future and Americans In France.

There will be no show on November 25 since it's Thanksgiving.

More bands added to Hopscotch Festival line-up

The announcement of additional bands set to play the massive Hopscotch Music Festival is a bit late, but it's finally here. There have been 18 performers added to the bill are as diverse as the rest of the line-up. Additions include Raekwon, Bowerbirds, Woods and Swedish band Dungen. There are also a number a new local bands added. Check out the complete list of additions after the break.

VIP wristbands for the festival sold out really fast, but there are still standard all show and club show wristbands as well as individual tickets for the big shows featuring Panda Bear and Public Enemy available via etix.